Everest- Gokyo & Renjo La Pass Teahouse Trek

We fly with a small twin-engine unit to Lukla (2840 m) for 45 minutes, we start the trek with a descent to Ghat (2490 m) in the valley of the Dudh Kosi (Milk River). Then we continue to Phakding (2610 meters) our first night place. Hiking hours: 4

A tough day awaits us. In total, about 900 meters up to Namche Bazar. At Monjo we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We see Thamserku (6,608 meters) towering high above us. Following the Dudh Kosi for the fifth, and now last time, to be crossed, we get a tough final climb high above the river to Namche Bazaar. With clear vision in the distance we can see Mount Everest and Lhotse. We stay in a comfortable lodge in Namche Bazaar (3420 meters). If we just go up in the direction of the military camp and go just around the corner we can see Everest and the Ama Dablam. Namche Bazaar is a real commercial city, on every Saturdays there lies the local market and people all around visit it gladly. Hiking hours:6

We stay a night here for acclimatization, we make a short hike with views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the Everest. We just go around the corner in the direction of Kenjoma (3500m) via Khumjung where we have a lunch and acclimatize. Hiking hours: 4/5

For the first 1.5 hour, it is a gradual walk up to KyangJuma. We will see the spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Thamsherku, Lotse and Kangtega. We stop for a small tea break in Kyanjuma and view a breathtaking mountain views. After that we continue climbing another 1 and half hour to Mongla Danda (3840m). Here we stop for a lunch. We then walk steep decent to Phortse Drengka. Spent overnight here, close to the Gokyo river. Hiking hour: 4

The walk is short and easy today, but due to the altitude some people may take a lot longer. We will see beautiful mountain views of Cho Oyu 8210m, and the Taboche and Cholatse are seen on the other side of the valley. Machermo is a small settlement, this place has officially Machermo Porter shelter/Rescue post. Hiking hours:4/5

We walk towards the holy lake, Gokyo. The trail is very scenic until Pangka then descends slowing. It offers beautiful views of ice face of Cholaste and the walk is gradual until you reach the first of holy lakes. The path to second lake is quite flat through the Cho la glacier. The third lake also known as Dudh Pokhari and on its east side is the summer settlement of Gokyo. The scenery is magnificent and mesmerizing. Mountain Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang reflects in the emerglad green water. Hiking hours: 4/5

Hike to Gokyo Ri 5350m for panoramic Himalayan views such as Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt, Mt. Makalu 8463m , Mt.Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt. Kangchung 6063m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, back to Gokyo, lunch at Gokyo lake. Hiking hours:5

It is a gradual uphill over the lush grassy area. The slope progressively becomes steeper and head to the top. The trek gets challenging as it is quite steep. From the top, we view the stunning panorama of Rolwaling, Tengi Ragi Tau Mountains and small Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang and Gokyo lakes to the east. After Dudh Pokhari, it is downhill through the beautiful meadow towards the Bhote Koshi Valley. It will come across yak caravans coming from Tibet heading towards Lungdeng. Hiking hours: 6/7

Thame is situated at 3800m, we also visit the historic Thame monastery and experience spiritual Buddhist practices. We do also witness the lovely culture of Sherpa people, living in Thame. Hiking hours:4/5

Thame is a small Sherpa habitant village close to the Tibet border. This was the ancient trading route with Tibet. Thame is well known for the Everest climbers. Ang Rita Sherpa and Apa Sherpa hails from Thame. Here is a Thame Dechen Chokhorling monastery to visit, constructed towards the hills. This trek gives you the picture off the unique culture and traditional life style of Sherpa people. They are Tibetan origin, migrated from south Himalayans many years back and are renowned for their strength and mountain climbing guide. Throughout this trail, you can enjoy the stunning views of the world’s tallest mountains, Everest, Lho Tse, Nupse, Ama Dablam, Thamsherku and all the beautiful peaks around the Himalayan villages.

We will continue our trek down the Sherpa villages of Thame, leaving the mountains in the backdrop. We will walk down to the village of Namche bazaar, epitome of Sherpa culture. Hiking hours: 7

It is steep downhill for 1 hour and gradual walk towards Phakding. The clear mountain views are seen going downhill. Hiking hours: 5/6

Today the walk is again gradual up hill and downhill. Hiking hours: 3/4

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